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One thing that helped me was keeping a log of when I filed, what status changes I saw, and any communications from Washington ESD. Made it easier to track progress and have specific questions ready when I finally got through to someone.
That's a really good idea. I'm going to start doing that going forward.
For what it's worth, I used Claimyr when I was in a similar situation and the agent was able to tell me exactly what stage my claim was in and what to expect next. Worth the peace of mind when you're dealing with this kind of uncertainty.
At this point I'm definitely considering it. The not knowing is really stressing me out.
let us know how it goes if you try it, always interested to hear about services that actually help with this stuff
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One more thing - make sure you start your job search activities right away since Washington ESD requires that you be actively looking for work to maintain eligibility. Don't wait until after you're approved to start applying for jobs.
Good reminder! I was planning to take a few days to decompress but you're right, I should start looking immediately.
Yeah the job search requirements are pretty strict. Better to have more applications than you need than not enough.
Good luck with your claim! Based on everything you've described and all the similar experiences people have shared here, I think you'll be approved without any major issues. Just be patient with the process and make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while it's under review.
Thank you so much! This thread has been incredibly helpful and reassuring. I feel much better about the whole situation now.
Yeah don't forget about the weekly claims - I made that mistake once and it delayed my benefits.
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Bottom line is everyone's situation is different based on their work history. The formulas help estimate but you won't know for sure until Washington ESD processes your claim and sends you the determination letter.
Makes sense. I'll just file and see what happens. Thanks for all the help everyone!
You're welcome. Hope everything works out and you find new employment soon.
If you need help navigating the system or getting answers from Washington ESD, that Claimyr thing people mentioned is actually pretty useful. I was skeptical but it helped me get through to someone who could explain my benefit calculation when I was confused about the amounts.
I might need to try that. Been trying to call ESD for three days about my claim and can't get through.
Yeah the regular phone system is brutal. This was much easier and actually got me connected to someone who could help.
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Update us when you hear back from Washington ESD! This kind of case is really interesting from a legal standpoint. Workplace safety retaliation cases often favor the employee, especially with documentation like you have.
I definitely will update once I hear something. Thanks everyone for all the advice and encouragement - it really helps!
Good luck with everything. You seem to have a solid case based on what you've described.
One more plug for that Claimyr service if anyone needs to actually talk to Washington ESD about their case. I used it again last week for a different issue and got through immediately. Sometimes you just need to speak to a human, and this makes that possible without the usual hassle.
I checked out their demo video and it looks legit. Might be worth it just for peace of mind when dealing with adjudication stress.
I bookmarked it just in case. Hopefully I won't need it but good to have as a backup option.
Demi Lagos
Washington ESD adjudication is so backed up right now. Even with a clear case like yours it's going to take weeks to resolve. Just be patient and make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while the appeal is pending.
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Demi Lagos
•Yes, keep filing! If your appeal is successful you'll get backpay for those weeks. If you don't file them, you lose those weeks permanently.
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Mason Lopez
•This is really important advice. I stopped filing during my appeal and lost 4 weeks of benefits even after I won.
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Vera Visnjic
Good luck with your appeal! Defense contract layoffs are legitimate reasons for unemployment and with the right wage calculation you should qualify. The system is frustrating but it does work eventually.
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Naila Gordon
•Thanks everyone for all the advice. I feel much more confident about the appeal process now and understand what went wrong with my initial claim.
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